Evaluation Standards
Story originality: 40%
Production technique: 40%
Visual performance: 20%
Tech Explanatory Paper: 15% extra bonus points
UNIVERSITY
CONTEST
JUDGES
Christopher Chen
Executive Producer/Senior VFX Supervisor
Reno Studios
Christopher Chen joined Reno Studios about three years ago, when he returned to Taiwan from mainland China, during the COVID pandemic period. Aside from a prolific career in the visual effects and animation industries, Chris was also a co-producer for the CBC’s drama miniseries IRON ROAD/鐵路 (starring Peter O’Toole, Sam Neill, Sun Li and Tony Leung Ka Fai), winner of four Canadian LEO Awards, and the cult coming-of-age movie “5-25-77” (May 25ᵗʰ 1977) produced by Fred Roos (LOST IN
TRANSLATION) and Gary Kurtz (STAR WARS Episode V: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK), which won the Hamptons International Film Festival, and currently available on Amazon Prime Video.
Chris worked as a Development Executive for Startling Imagery, Mr. Gary Kurtz’s production company in London, UK in the 2000s, and he is currently finishing MOAIWIYA, the most expensive series from the Middle East, and Joseph Kahn’s ICK, starring Brandon Routh and Mena Suvari. Also, he was one of the production executives for NEZHA 2 (《哪吒之魔童鬧海》), the sequel to the most successful animated movie in Mainland China, open in Chinese cinemas during this Lunar New Year holidays.
Currently, he is the Executive Producer/Senior VFX Supervisor at Reno Studios, in Taipei, Taiwan.
Chih Chung Tso
Visual Effects Supervisor
SDDS FILM.
Seadog(左志中) is an experienced VFX Supervisor with a strong background in film, short film, game trailers, and commercials. He has worked on projects such as "Pacific Rim" and "Onmyoji ZERO". His work has been recognized by numerous international awards including Promax/BDA, Muse, and Novum Design Award. He has been nominated for Best Visual Effects in Golden Horse Award as a Visual Effect Supervisor.
Awards:
2009 《Disney Channel Taiwan Ident 》Promax/BDA Asia
best out of station image promo "Silver "
2009 《AJA Re-branding》Promax/BDA Asia best out of station image promo "Bronze"
2010 《Disney Channel Taiwan Ident 》promax/BDA World, promotion & marketing Award
"Gold"
2016 《ADEN 》Hollyshorts : BEST VFX
2016 《The Tenants Downstairs》Nominated for Golden Horse Award 2016 “Best Visual
Effects”
2019 《THE ATTACHÉ.》Won multiple international independent short film awards
2022 《WeiWuYing Lights Up : The Island Of Memories》Novum Design Award "Silver"
2023《2022 Digiwave 》Muse Creative Awards “platinum Winner”
「VFX Supervisor」Works:
2011 feature《Z-108》
2011 feature《Young Dude》
2013 feature《ADEN》
2014 feature《Cafe Waiting Love》
2016 feature《The Tenants Downstairs》
2019 short film《THE ATTACHÉ.》
2019 Game Cinematic《Call Of Duty Cinematic Trailer》
2024 short film《About Love》
「VFX Compositor」Works:
2012 《Pacific Rim(few shots in the basement scene)》
2021 《Onmyoji ZERO(Garyu Scene)》
2022 《Japan Sinks TBS(volcano explosion and drown attack scene)》
2023 《AMAZON chinmokku no kantai TV+Movie(Ocean scene)》
「TV Commercial VFX/CG Director」Works:
2022 《EDWIN DENIMVERSE》
2023 《MG》
2023 《JohnnieWalker Blue Label #GOBEYOND》
2024 《CMC #JSPACE Rubi- Cube》
Junichi Higuchi
Producer
Toei Company Tokyo Studio Virtual Production Department
Producer of the Virtual Production Department. After working in sales positions in the advertising and finance industries, as well as serving as a planner and manager at a CG production company, Higuchi joined the Toei T-ZUKUN Laboratory in 2019. He has been involved in video production using advanced technologies such as motion capture and digital humans.
While at the T-ZUKUN Laboratory, he began R&D in virtual production, and in October 2022, he established the Virtual Production Department at the Toei Tokyo Studio. As a producer, he is responsible for team management, studio construction, and project management.
Currently, he is focused on building and implementing efficient workflows utilizing virtual production, particularly for film projects.
Notable Works:
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The First Slam Dunk
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Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
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Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger
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Oshi no Ko
Leo Lee
Founder and CEO
Zhejiang Bokai Media Co., Ltd.
With 30 years of deep expertise in the film and television industry, he is a National First-Class Director.
Awards and accolades include:
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IAI Top 10 Advertising Directors in China
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Top 10 Creative Directors in China
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International Film Festival Jury Member
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Jury Member for the Golden Lion International Advertising Film Awards
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Jury Member for the Digital Marketing Awards
Animated Films:
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Kunta: The Box of Treasures (2013):
Winner of the Best Chinese Animated Feature at the 20th Shanghai TV Festival Magnolia Awards;
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Kunta: The Turned Star (2017):
Silver Award at the Golden Monkey Awards;
Animated Series:
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Heroes Emerging from Youth (2015):
Winner of the 24th Starlight Awards for Television Arts;
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Dayu Controls the Flood (2019):
Recipient of the 2019 National Five-One Project Award.
Awards and Recognitions:
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Spark Animation Festival 2022:
Winner of the "Best Visual Effects Narrative Short Film" Award.
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2023 Barcelona Independent Film Festival:
Winner of Best Short Film, Best Sci-Fi, and Best VFX Awards.
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Berlin Short Film Festival 2023:
Winner of the Best Sci-Fi Film Jury Award.
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"Golden Seagull" Award 2022:
Technology Contribution Award, recommended by the China Society of Film and Art.
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Long Story Shorts 2022 Competition:
Nominated for Best Experimental Film and Best Editing.
Representative Works in Advertising (Creative Director and Director):
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Nongfu Spring One-Cent Series
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Nongfu Spring Nature’s Porter Series
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Nongfu Spring CNY Animated Shorts Series
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Qing Zui Lozenges: Gao Yuanyuan Edition
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Pinduoduo: Group Buying Series
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Xiaoguan Tea: Crafted by Masters
Pongpassakorn Kulthirathum
Projection Artist / Director / Kor.Bor.Vor.Visual label Co.,ltd.
Founder & Creative Director UNFORMAT
PONGPASSAKORN KULTHIRATHUM , also known as KOBORED, is a versatile visual artist, visual projection mapping, lighting designer, and audio-visual performer. With a background in Visual Communication Design, he co-founded " CRIMINOGRAPHIC " and next established
" B.O.R.E.D " both aimed at pushing the boundaries of graphic and motion graphic design. KOR.BOR.VOR. specializes in projection mapping and lighting installation design, He has collaborated with various artists, creating visuals for musicians, music festivals, and site-specific art projects.
Notably, his many Visual and Kinetic lights installation projects combine site-specific art with music performance for a unique storytelling experience. KOBORED has also developed innovative creations such as the Loco-motive series, human-operated mobile visual performance machines. He has worked internationally and has won accolades in the field, including the Mapping Festival's VJ contest in 2011.
Currently, he is focused on experimenting with inspiration from nature. Analogue blends with the uniqueness of the environment. to
art projects in public spaces, Museum of Contemporary Art and virtual studio technology projects call UNFORMAT
2 0 2 1
Roundabout Box
Kinetic Installation Art
CREATURE IS
The Art Journey curated by NEV3R & BRIDGEPATAYA HUA HIN
THAILAND
Mr. SMILEY SUN
Kinetic Installation Art
CREATURE IS
The Art Journey curated by NEV3R & BRIDGEPATAYA HUA HIN
THAILAND
Natural Distortion
Live Visual audio performance
CREATURE IS
The Art Journey curated by NEV3R & BRIDGEPATAYA HUA HIN
THAILAND
2 0 2 2
Essence of Reflection Kinetic Light Installation
MOCA BANGKOK
BANGKOK THAILAND
Light Chaturathit
Kinetic Light Installation
LIGHT FOR LIFE
RAI MAE FAH LUANG CHIANG RAI
THAILAND
2 0 2 3
YEN YEN ( Lolay x Kobored ) Projection Mapping
Light to Night
National Gallery Singapore
SINGAPORE
48HR VIRTUAL PRODUCTION CONTEST